Dervla McTiernan - The Unquiet Grave

When a body is discovered in a Galway bog, Detective Cormac Reilly assumes it's an ancient find—until the corpse is identified as Thaddeus Grey, a local school principal who vanished two years ago. The ritualistic mutilation of the body points to something far darker than a simple missing person case.

As Reilly investigates, old connections resurface. His ex-girlfriend Emma needs help finding her missing husband in Paris, pulling him into a second mystery unfolding across borders. Just as he’s about to make an arrest in Grey’s case, another body turns up—then a third—each bearing the same brutal hallmarks. The media frenzy intensifies and Reilly begins to question everything he thought he knew. Is there a serial killer on the loose in Ireland, or has he been chasing the wrong leads all along?

Dervla McTiernan delivers a masterfully layered thriller that dives deep into guilt, obsession, and justice. Perfect for fans of character-driven crime fiction with atmospheric settings and emotional depth, The Unquiet Grave will keep you turning the pages well into the night.

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